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Deadlines for forms & requirements

Updated on 10 April, 2025

You will need to complete a number of forms and requirements to the different service providers by the deadlines indicated below. Failure to do so may result in our inability to provide the appropriate service/s. *Please disregard any items that are not relevant to your exhibitor package.

Item Deadline Instructions
General requirements
Company profile and logo
Due Now
Upload via the exhibitor portal, link provided via email.
Tuesday 7 October
Upload via the exhibitor portal, link provided via email.
Registration
Registration opens
Monday 30 June
Full registrations will be available via the AusRAIL website.

For exhibitor registrations, a portal will be provided to group leaders via email to manage the allocation process. Review the exhibitor registration information here.
Social function tickets
Monday 30 June
A portal will be provided to group leaders for guest name nominations and dietary requirements for social function tickets purchased or included in sponsorship entitlements.
Friday 31 October
To ensure lead-tracking technology is set up for all exhibitors prior to arriving onsite allocation of exhibitor registrations must be completed by Friday 8 November.
Registration deadline
Friday 31 October
Fascia and signage confirmation
Monday 27 October
Stand upgrades
Monday 27 October
Order furniture, AV, lighting and stand accessories via ExpoNet’s OEK portal
Custom stand drawings
Tuesday 7 October
Upload via the exhibitor portal, link provided via email. The AusRAIL PLUS 2025 Exhibition team will then send this through to the venue for their approval.
Confirmation of stand builder
Monday 27 October
Stand upgrades
Tuesday 7 October
Confirm with the Exponet Turnkey Solution contact.
International exhibitors: GEL Events transport and onsite logistics ordering
As soon as possible
You are encouraged to contact GEL Events as soon as you have confirmed your exhibition booth to ensure you are provided with accurate deadlines for your location.
Domestic exhibitors: GEL Events transport and onsite logistics ordering
Friday 7 November
Book your freight and logistic services with GEL Events via the designated online request form.
Must not be delivered before 0730 on Monday 24 November
Download the venue delivery label

If you are using your own transport provider, GEL Events/MCEC is unable to sign for goods on your behalf. Please ensure you make arrangements with your transport provider and ensure you have a representative onsite at the time of delivery.
Must be collected by 1730 on Friday 28 November
Collections are to be made via the Exhibition Centre Loading Dock which is accessed via Normanby Road, South Whard. Goods will not be accepted at any other point. Loading Dock hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Important: There are no exceptions to the deadline for collection. Any items left after this time will be discarded by the venue.
Venue
Tuesday 7 October
Upload via the exhibitor portal, link provided via email. The AusRAIL PLUS 2025 Exhibition team will then send this through to the venue for their approval.
Order deadlines

All MCEC ordering form are due 7 days prior to the event date (Tuesday 18 November 2025)
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Welcome to the AusRAIL PLUS 2025 Exhibitor Manual

This manual contains important information from the conference organisers and exhibition service providers.

It has been designed to answer your pre-event and onsite enquiries, provide documentation to claim your exhibitor entitlements before the event and assist you in your role as an exhibitor.

It is your responsibility to share this exhibitor manual with any contractors or stand builders to ensure they comply with the necessary requirements.

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